Man transported to hospital after high-rise fire at Yonge and Sheppard

A man in his 40s was transported to hospital following a fire at a residential high-rise in North York.

Toronto paramedics said they responded to the scene around 6 a.m. at 4 Forest Laneway near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue.

Officials said at least three patients were assessed at the scene.

One male patient was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

Toronto Fire said the fire started on the 20th floor and was knocked down just before 7 a.m.

There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.

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